Kapitel 14: Chapter 14: Bad feelings
* Jeremy *
* Solon, I remember that when I arrived I told myself that we would quickly have dispatched this war and I could go home. But I was far off the mark, arriving at the garrison with Jeenan on my horse everyone was pulling away and staring at me like I was a stranger. I then set foot on the ground and brought the lady down with me in turn. She was still firmly holding the scabbard I had given her. Seeing me the other soldiers knelt *.
-It's a pleasure to have you here Lord Haneman. * Said the captain *.
-I'm not Lord. But a simple soldier.
-You don't know? King Alto has decided to appoint you Baron.
-I am aware of the wishes of the King. And I still declined. * I Repeated *. Again. Raise your heads. * I say, taking back the scabbard of my sword *. We are all equal on the battlefield.
* The soldiers stood up and all stared at me with admiring eyes. I am not blind I know who I am, what I am about and what others think of me. But I'm not a hero, never asked to be, I'm just a lucky guy who got a rune weapon *.
-If you want to follow me. * Said the captain *.
* I turned to Jeen and hugged her tight before whispering in her ear *.
- I don't have long wait for me.
-You think she is his fiancée?
-When did he meet her?
-It will make the women of the palace chatter.
* I would prefer that she stay out of the rumors. To be famous or popular only brings bad luck. I followed the captain to the throne room where most of the court people and generals were. As expected they were all relaxed and even laughing. The king was a man around 50 years old but make no mistake he was still a fierce warrior. Seeing me come in he gave an amused smile *.
-But that's it, Sir Jeremy Haneman himself.
* He got off his pedestal and hugged me like I was his own son *.
-With all due respect, your Majesty ... I'm not Sir. Just a Serf.
-My eye. No peasant wields the sword as bravely as you. Your strength and temerity have already been proven time and time again. No need to be modest, come and celebrate with us.
-I have no heart feasted majesty. *I said*.
* The look I gave him showed that I was serious. His smile disappeared and he returned to his seat. The rest of the court looked at me with disdain, but I don't care about their contempt *.
-Okay. In this case what do you want? * He asked *.
-I would like to know why everyone here looks so relaxed while we are under siege?
-But because there is something to be seen? * Said he smiling *. My daughter Marianne is getting married soon. With the son of Baron Gutave.
-It is an honor your majesty. * Said Gustave's son *.
* I stared at him for a moment. Considering his politeness and his elegant air he seemed correct to me but the life of the princess is none other than her *.
-Don't look at him like that. You would be in his boots if you had accepted my offer.
-I wish him a long life. Having said that, I think I have already found someone in my life.
-And who is this lucky one?
- That's not the question my king. I can see that you have doubled the size of the walls and reinforced the fortifications. You even have to build up a war fleet in the event of an invasion by sea.
-You noticed ? I admit that the king of Adrun must become pale with jealousy in front of so much beauty.
-In this case, are there so few men to defend her? * I asked *.
* The king who was leaning against his throne stood up and began to walk towards me with his eyes filled with anger *.
-Are you insulting me here? Are you saying I'm not doing what it takes to defend my city?
-Yes.
* Everyone let out a cry of amazement as the king jostled me and I fell to the ground *.
- You ungrateful. I have a lot of consideration for your talents as a warrior but you definitely haven't understood the art of politics.
-I just allow myself to be honest because the situation demands it. *I said*. How many men do we have in these walls? You have banners, did you even call them?
-The banners will come when they have time. No hurry. * Said a general *.
* I got up again standing in front of the king who was staring at me with anger filled eyes *.
-Really ? It is not only Killicks who will attack us but the army of Adrun. We will need all our strength.
-We repelled their Killicks yet deemed invincible so their army ...
-At the cost of many sacrifices. * I was arguing *. You have no idea how strong ...
-It is enough. * Shouted the king *. Go away from here you pollute my mood. I'll call you when I need a war advisor.
* I left the room my heart grew. In the hallway I saw the young Princess Marianne laughing in the company of her friends. Poor little girl who would soon know the horrors of war right on her doorstep *.
-Lord Haneman. * She told me smiling *.
-I'm not Lord. * I tell myself *.
* Indeed I am not Lord. When I got home I found Jeenan who was in the kitchens of the barracks. The girl couldn't keep still and absolutely wanted to help. I, who thought she was a shy and reserved woman, was in fact much more sociable than she seems. When she saw me she jumped but I gave her a reassuring smile before I slipped out. We were both put together in an officer's room. At night she brought the meal that we enjoyed together. Whether I like it or not I was going up to the rank of captain and I had a whole battalion at my command *.
-For someone so modest, I didn't know you had so much prestige. * She told me *.
-I know but I didn't ask for anything. This scabbard you see there contains a sword and it is she who made me what I am.
-A magic sword? * She asked smiling *. The kind that causes lightning to fall or split the earth.
-Haha but no. It's a runic weapon. Those who hold it are called relic bearers. After contracting a divine beast or a sacred spirit we receive a mark on a part of our body. We then engrave runes on the weapon or object of our choice and this object gives us the power of the spirit
* Seeing her looking at me like that with such a passionate look gave me some satisfaction *.
-Where is your mark ?
* A court of silence settled down and she looked away red with embarrassment *.
-Sorry it was inappropriate.
* I took off my shirt and showed her my chest. There was clearly a mark on my chest that formed a blue bird like that of the Adrun *.
-It's Astreif. The lightning-carrying bird. *I said*. His runes are engraved on my blade.
* She stood up fascinated and approached me before stroking my chest. The atmosphere had changed and I felt a little uncomfortable. She looked me in the eye with passion so I leaned forward to kiss her but she avoided me and took refuge in a corner of the room *.
-No we shouldn't.
* I went near her and put my hands around her whispered in her ear *.
-Don't worry, I'm sorry.
* She turned again and gave me a look again before kissing me. It was brief but it was done with passion and I loved it *.
-Hm Hm. Shall we go eat? *She says*.
-You are right it will cool.
* The days that passed did not fail to irritate me. My men trained because I asked them, the others on the other hand lounged, they loitered, miss guard towers. The city was guarded by barely 10 thousand men. And the troops supposed to join us as reinforcements are still not there. I look pretty stupid. And even I learned that some of them will not be there. We will be at most thousand to defend the city if we count the troops camping outside. Stopped on the ramparts, I watched the encampment of our allies come to cover themselves with glory by defeating the most powerful army on earth*.
-Look at them. * I Tell my lieutenant *. All kids.
- Like you, my captain.
*I turned my face to him and smiled amused*.
-You score a point. I was also young at my first battle I didn't know anything. And when I first faced the Killicks it was the same. But that does not excuse their laxity. It is not a military camp but a theater company.
-If I may say so, you may be a kid, but your gaze is that of a man.
-Thank you. And but it's going to take more than a man for this battle.
-You are right. These people need a leader. If you set an example for them and who you are they will follow you.
-I'll think about it Aldos. * I say patting him on the shoulder *.
* This sight saddened me. The only thing beautiful that refreshed my heart was Jeenan's presence. Watching her dance with the other women was enough to brighten my day. But at night she had a restless sleep, probably because of what she had been through. Helping everywhere was his way of forgetting things *.
-I'm afraid that something will happen to you. *I said*. I can't feel this battle. There is a morbid smell there, I don't like that. And what are Adrun waiting for to attack us?
-You swore to protect me, remember? And I have faith in you. * She told me *.
-Jeen you should ... You should go. Far from here far from me far from it all.
-And where will I go? * She asked *. Who will protect me? Is there at least one safe place in this world? Please let me stay with you.
* She hugged me and I threw her in turn. I wanted this moment to last a lifetime, it broke my heart to know that she was going to stay. But I had to take my responsibilities. Since no one is listening to my warnings I will take it upon myself. I will fight and protect the city and the one I love *.
* Obviously the battle would soon be upon us. So I decided to write to my family so that they could go to shelter. It took me a while but I put all my soul into this letter. I just hope she and the messenger get there. I was far from suspecting what was happening on the other side of these walls *.
* End of chapter *.
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